Perspectives


The world of AI is rapidly evolving. We’re uncovering and refining new perspectives as we apply these technologies in new and innovative ways.
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SAM'S SLACK — What's OUT THERE
Data & Technology
Claude For Enterprise — The Next Generation
Anthropic's Claude for Enterprise is redefining their AI offering with a 500K token context window and native GitHub integration. This isn't just about bigger numbers – with enterprise-grade security features, Claude is poised to overcome adoption barriers in highly regulated industries. Yes, Anthropic is playing catch-up with OpenAI, but it’s also a game of leap-frog, with more than double the prompt capacity and arguably the best product on the market today. These tools will become an increasingly critical part of your organization’s technology stack and we’re watching these releases very closely.
September 2, 2024
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Anthropic
It's Hot In The City
Google Research is turning up the cool factor with its AI-powered Heat Resilience tool. Using satellite imagery to identify zones for solutions such as tree planting and cool roofs, it's helping cities combat rising temperatures at the neighborhood level. This approach helps us move from reactive to predictive resilience strategies, preparing us for future challenges. Cool puns aside, we’re pumped to see AI being utilized in this way — tools like this make us optimistic for the future.
September 2, 2024
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Google
Road Trip!
Volkswagen is putting ChatGPT in the driver's seat (not literally) with its new IDA system, aiming to make car-human interactions more natural. Beyond simple voice operations available today like temperature and infotainment system control, VW is steering us towards a future where vehicles are becoming more like intelligent companions, with features like restaurant recommendations, information on local tourist attractions, and maybe someday operate as a local tour guide?! As we cruise into this new reality, businesses across industries will need to buckle up and consider how we can leverage AI to redefine products and create immersive experiences.
September 2, 2024
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The Verge
Strategy, People, & Process
Foundational UX
Jakob Nielsen's UX retrospective isn't just a history lesson; it's a roadmap for navigating the current AI revolution. From Bell Labs' empirical studies to ChatGPT's intent-based interactions, each insight builds on the last. AI isn't replacing the core principles of UX; but they do continue to evolve. The role of UX professionals is transforming, requiring us to become adept at leveraging AI while staying true to our core mission of understanding and serving users.
August 19, 2024
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Jakob Nielsen
Artificial Intelligence vs Difference
This article highlights AI's potential to amplify existing societal disparities, challenging business leaders to reconsider their approach to AI adoption. Jutta Treviranus's insights remind us that with great innovation comes great responsibility. Balancing AI-driven efficiency with ethical, equitable implementation is crucial for sustainable and socially responsible business growth. Looking for a good starting point? Invest in AI literacy training for your team, emphasizing ethical considerations and potential biases.
August 19, 2024
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Lainey Feingold
Mapping Machine Minds
Machine Psychology introduces a novel approach—applying human psychology methods to the study of Large Language Models (LLMs). Most LLM research has focused on "mechanistic interpretability" — similar to reverse-engineering a complex machine to figure out how all the parts work together. This paper explores what we can learn from neuroscience and psychology, disciplines that have long worked to study signs of intelligent behavior, and it's exciting to see the work of multiple fields combining to help us understand the nature of how these models work, and inform how we work with them.
August 19, 2024
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arXiv